Make a Magnetic Knife Block for Your Kitchen

You can make a magnetic knife block for your kitchen with just a few supplies. This is a great way to get your knives off your kitchen counter and onto the wall. I love organization ideas that look great hanging right in plain sight.

Staying organized in the kitchen is key to a well-run household. Everything just works better. Since the kitchen is our main command center, I really have to keep my act together. Ammiright?

I was using a knife block for the longest time, but it took up a lot of counter space and I was always bumping my wrists pulling out the knives, so a magnetic block needed to happen asap!

I love the way this project turned out. It was pretty easy to put together, and you can add your own style to it with the stain and stencil. I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

How to make a magnetic knife holder

Supplies needed to make a magnetic knife block for your kitchen:

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• Unfinished wood panel (makes sure it has a recess on inside as shown below)
• Wood finishing cloths
• Stencil of your choice
• Craft paint
• Varnish
• Stencil adhesive
• Painter’s Tape
• Paint brush
• Heavy duty magnets
• Permanent adhesive

Be sure that the panel you use has a recess for the magnets in the back. This will be very important!

Step 1: Stain the Wood Blox with Your Favorite Wood Stain

Start by staining your panel with the wood finishing cloths. Wipe away any excess stain and allow to dry completely. Then apply the stencil adhesive to the back of the stencil. Be sure to follow all instructions on the back of the brand that you purchase.

Step 2: Add a Pattern to the Magnetic Knife Block

Add painter’s tape around the edges of the panel.

Press the stencil into place on the front of the wood panel. Use a paint brush to apply the craft paint to the stencil.

Remove the stencil and tape then allow the paint to dry completely. Apply a couple of coats of varnish over the top of your project. This will protect your painting from scratches when you add your knives and the environment in your kitchen.

Step 3: Attach the Magnets for Your Magnetic Knife Block

Make sure everything is dry then start adding magnets to the back of the project. Use a strong adhesive to apply heavy-duty magnets to the inside of your panel. When applying the magnets, experiment with which end of the magnet will attract and which will repel. You will want to lay the magnets in such a way that they are attracting each other. Hold the adjoining magnets as you apply each one. This will keep them from lifting from your surface.

I used 70 magnets on my project. You need to fill the panel to get the knives to stay in place. Allow the adhesive to dry completely.

Step 4: Mount Your Magnetic Knife Block in Your Kitchen

Once dry, your project is ready to hang in the kitchen! Be sure to hang this one out of the reach of any children. We don’t want anyone getting hurt!

Add your knives to the front and you are left with some gorgeous kitchen organization.

Get your supplies and make a magnetic knife block for your kitchen. You will love the results and just how organized it makes your space.

This is an easy project that would also make a great gift. Think about using this project in other rooms of your home as well. It can organize anything that will attract to the magnets in the back. You will be making quite a few of these. A DIY magnetic knife block will be a great addition to your home.

Total Time 1 hour hour

DIY Magnetic Knife Block

Organize your kitchen in style with this DIY magnetic knife block! In just a few simple steps, you can create a fun, decorative knife block for a fraction of the cost of a store-bought version.

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Supplies

• Unfinished wood panel
• Wood finishing cloths
• Stencil of your choice
• Craft paint
• Varnish
• Stencil adhesive
• Painter’s Tape
• Paint brush
• Heavy duty magnets
• Permanent adhesive

Instructions

Step 1: Stain the Wood Blox with Your Favorite Wood Stain

• Start by staining your panel with the wood finishing cloths. Wipe away any excess stain and allow to dry completely. Then apply the stencil adhesive to the back of the stencil. Be sure to follow all instructions on the back of the brand that you purchase.

Step 2: Add a Pattern to the Magnetic Knife Block

• Add painter’s tape around the edges of the panel.
• Press the stencil into place on the front of the wood panel. Use a paint brush to apply the craft paint to the stencil.
• Remove the stencil and tape then allow the paint to dry completely. Apply a couple of coats of varnish over the top of your project. This will protect your painting from scratches when you add your knives and the environment in your kitchen.

Step 3: Attach the Magnets for Your Magnetic Knife Block

• Make sure everything is dry then start adding magnets to the back of the project. Use a strong adhesive to apply heavy-duty magnets to the inside of your panel. When applying the magnets, experiment with which end of the magnet will attract and which will repel. You will want to lay the magnets in such a way that they are attracting each other. Hold the adjoining magnets as you apply each one. This will keep them from lifting from your surface.
• I used 70 magnets on my project. You need to fill the panel to get the knives to stay in place. Allow the adhesive to dry completely.

Step 4: Mount Your Magnetic Knife Block in Your Kitchen

• Once dry, your project is ready to hang in the kitchen! Be sure to hang this one out of the reach of any children. We don’t want anyone getting hurt!

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If you are working on organizing your kitchen, be sure to check out these other kitchen organization tips. Your home will be looking better in no time!